Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic H2H This is my favorite match-up to watch for various reasons. I like that each player attempts to do similar things strategically, I love that no lead is safe given each man’s return game, and I enjoy seeing the speed each man exhibits. Also, I like everyone else have rooting…
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Indian Wells 2015: March 19 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) H2H FLo is playing excellent tennis. If Murray plays too passively and lets Lopez dictate, I think an upset will occur. My guess is that Murray will do some Bjorkmanesque things to take the net away at times. This will likely be enough for…
Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…
Indian Wells 2015: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [26] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This should be a fun match, but I think Murray will have enough to win. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) H2H – Ajde Nole [14] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs Adrian Mannarino (FRA) H2H – Against my better judgment I am…
Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [WC] Ryan Harrison (USA) H2H – Harrison has had a lot of bad draws in his career. He did play well in Mexico and this represents a big opportunity. Still, it is likely that Kei wins this match. [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) H2H –…
Dubai 2015: Djokovic vs. Federer Prediction
A worthy sequel in 2015? The Dubai event always draws in a great field and when the draw holds up a tremendous final is in the offing. This year is no exception. Federer and Djokovic each won a title in Australia to start their seasons. Of course, Djokovic’s Australian Open is significantly more coveted than…
Dubai 2015: Semifinal Predictions
Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I doubt it will be this one-sided, but I expect a similar result. Berdych has had a nice start to 2015. I don’t think he has much of a chance in this match, but Berdych has been quite consistent. Nole has won 2 of the past 3 slams after a…
2015 Power Ranking: Nole Wins #5 Down Under
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: #1 Given that I live so close to Cincinnati we can all hope these are used for seedings at Masters Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Nole ended 2014 well and started 2015 with his 5th Australian Open title. He is set up nicely to finish his 4th year at #1 and is…
Australian Open 2015 – Djokovic vs. Murray Championship Prediction
Confession I am a fan of tennis as well as an observer. During the US Open last year, it dawned on me that Djokovic vs. Murray was my favorite match-up of the Big Four. My reason is that I like the type of points they play against each other, and I love their ability to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 